Risepoint Executive and Leadership Team

Fernando Bleichmar, the Chief Executive Officer at Risepoint, directs the overarching corporate strategy and global expansion initiatives. Overseeing the integration of university partners across the United States, United Kingdom, and APAC, the Chief Executive Officer ensures alignment between institutional goals and student outcomes. This leadership role involves managing the transition following the acquisition of Wiley University Services to solidify market presence in workforce-aligned fields like nursing and technology. By optimizing the fee-for-persistence and fee-for-service models, Fernando Bleichmar drives sustainable growth for partner institutions. The Chief Executive Officer maintains rigorous standards for academic integrity while scaling digital infrastructure to support working adults. Through constant evaluation of performance analytics, the Chief Executive Officer secures long-term viability for the entire university network. Bleichmar prioritizes innovation in education technology to maintain a competitive edge in the global higher education landscape.

Chester Boggs, the Chief Financial Officer at Risepoint, manages the fiscal health and capital allocation strategies for the organization. Overseeing financial reporting and budgetary planning, the Chief Financial Officer ensures the company maintains the necessary resources to support university partners in nursing, healthcare, and business education. This leadership role involves analyzing the financial impact of the recent acquisition of Wiley University Services to maximize operational efficiency across international markets. By refining the fee-for-service and fee-for-persistence models, Chester Boggs directly influences the financial stability of the partner network. The Chief Financial Officer collaborates with the executive team to forecast revenue growth and mitigate risks associated with global education technology operations. Through precise management of performance analytics and capital investments, the Chief Financial Officer supports the long-term mission of expanding online program access. Boggs maintains fiscal discipline to ensure continued investment in student journey management tools.

Rob Hilliard, the Chief Information Officer at Risepoint, architects the scalable technology infrastructure required to support online programs for not-for-profit universities. Overseeing the deployment of student journey management systems and performance analytics platforms, the Chief Information Officer ensures seamless digital experiences for working adults across the United States and international markets. This leadership role involves integrating complex data sets from the expanded university partner network following the acquisition of Wiley University Services. By optimizing cloud-based solutions and data security protocols, Rob Hilliard drives operational efficiency and protects sensitive institutional information. The Chief Information Officer collaborates with marketing and enrollment teams to refine the technology stack, ensuring robust support for nursing, teaching, and technology programs. Through continuous innovation in educational software, the Chief Information Officer maintains the technical foundation necessary for institutional growth. Hilliard secures the digital ecosystem to facilitate high-quality instruction and student retention.

Katelynn Dugan, the Chief Communications Officer at Risepoint, manages the corporate narrative and stakeholder engagement strategies across the global education landscape. Overseeing internal and external messaging, the Chief Communications Officer ensures consistent brand alignment following the rebranding from Academic Partnerships to Risepoint. This leadership role involves coordinating communication efforts regarding the acquisition of Wiley University Services to maintain trust with university partners and the broader academic community. By crafting strategic messaging that highlights the value of workforce-aligned fields like healthcare and business, Katelynn Dugan drives brand awareness and market positioning. The Chief Communications Officer collaborates with the executive team to articulate the company mission of supporting working adults through innovative online education. Through proactive media relations and stakeholder outreach, the Chief Communications Officer strengthens the reputation of the organization in the United States, United Kingdom, and APAC. Dugan ensures that all communications reflect the commitment to not-for-profit university success.

Maryela Fiscal, the Associate Vice President & Managing Director at Risepoint, directs the operational success of specific university partner programs within the healthcare and nursing sectors. Overseeing the day-to-day execution of student journey management, the Associate Vice President & Managing Director ensures that enrollment and retention support services meet the unique needs of working adults. This leadership role involves managing the implementation of marketing and technology solutions to drive program growth for institutional partners. By analyzing performance metrics, Maryela Fiscal identifies opportunities to optimize student outcomes and program efficiency. The Associate Vice President & Managing Director collaborates with university leadership to ensure that academic decisions remain aligned with institutional goals while leveraging the company's support infrastructure. Through focused management of regional initiatives, the Associate Vice President & Managing Director contributes to the overall expansion of the partner network. Fiscal drives operational excellence to ensure that healthcare programs deliver high-quality educational experiences.

Colleen Evers, the Associate Vice President & Managing Director at Risepoint, leads the strategic development and growth of online programs within the business and technology sectors. Overseeing the integration of marketing and enrollment support, the Associate Vice President & Managing Director ensures that partner universities effectively reach and support working adults. This leadership role involves managing the lifecycle of academic programs, from initial launch to long-term retention, to maximize the impact of the fee-for-persistence model. By coordinating with internal technology teams, Colleen Evers optimizes the delivery of performance analytics to inform institutional decision-making. The Associate Vice President & Managing Director collaborates with university stakeholders to refine curriculum support and student outreach strategies. Through the management of diverse program portfolios, the Associate Vice President & Managing Director drives revenue growth and institutional success. Evers maintains a focus on operational scalability to support the evolving needs of the global university partner network.